title: Monte Carlo analysis of multi-layer targets for production of 15O.
abstract: A Monte Carlo simulation code was written to analyze multi-layer targets for production of 15O. The code models beam-particle transport through the target and production and transport of generated radionuclides; it can be used to assess the effects on radionuclide production of several beam and target design variables. A pathlength correction feature is included that relaxes restrictions inherent in previous ion transport codes and a variance reduction procedure is implemented that significantly improves code efficiency.
authors.affiliation: Quantum Research Services Inc., Durham, NC 27713-9434, USA.
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Dunn
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Russell
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Wieland
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Yacout
mesh_terms: D009010:Monte Carlo Method; D009688:Nuclear Reactors; D010104:Oxygen Radioisotopes / Q000737:chemistry*; D011854:Radiochemistry / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D010104:Oxygen Radioisotopes